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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the primary provider during Cressida's first marriage?
(a) Cressida's father.
(b) Cressida's two sisters.
(c) Cressida.
(d) Cressida's husband.

2. What does Cressida do when she spies Carrie?
(a) Rises and greets her warmly.
(b) Yells at her angrily about a suitcase mix-up.
(c) Turns away and pretends not to see her.
(d) Waves at her from where she is lying on a deck lounger.

3. What does the deck steward hand Cressida?
(a) An invitation to the captain's table for dinner.
(b) An envelope containing a wireless message.
(c) A mint julep.
(d) A gin and tonic.

4. What disease did Cressida's first husband contract?
(a) Syphilis.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Consumption.
(d) Malaria.

5. As Cressida walks toward her stateroom, who does she encounter?
(a) Jerome and the Captain.
(b) The deck steward with another drink.
(c) Horace and Poppas.
(d) Horace, Miss Julia, and Poppas.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cressida explain her upcoming marriage to Carrie?

2. Why does the narrator believe it is wise for the famous person to pose for the photographers?

3. How does Cressida think her sisters view her?

4. From what ailment does Poppas suffer?

5. Who does Carrie think would remain by her side no matter how rich or poor Cressida is?

(see the answer key)

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